THE BRIDGE HOUSE TRUST - NON-ECCLESIASTICAL
The Non-Ecclesiastical Trustees shall apply the clear income of the non-ecclesiastical branch for such charitable purposes as they think fit for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of the ancient parish of Datchet, provided that income shall not be applied in relief of rates, taxes or other public funds.
Objects
1. INCOME TO BE APPLIED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS. 2. PROVISION OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity experienced a deficit of £30,925.03 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in net assets decreasing from £60,768.03 to £29,843.00. The trustees report that a £12,000 disbursement was withheld by the parent Estate due to the upcoming end of a primary lease and potential rental income reduction. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention in understanding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Estate, after deduction of operating cost, donates its entire income to the Church Branch and the Non-Ecclesiastical Branch in the ratios 40/60.” — page 1
“This Charity, The Bridge House Trust Non Ecclesiastical, is a branch of the Barker Bridge House Trust Estate that is registered with the Charity Commission as Charity Number 202808.” — page 1
Trustees
- John Richard Phelps Livingstonchair
- ALLEN JOHN CORCORAN
- Clare Brackenbury
- SANDRA MARJORIE NEEDHAM
- TINA KILLICK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £34k | £65k |
| 31/12/2024 | £49k | £34k |
| 31/12/2023 | £47k | £93k |
| 31/12/2022 | £53k | £49k |
| 31/12/2021 | £27k | £21k |
Common questions
Is THE BRIDGE HOUSE TRUST - NON-ECCLESIASTICAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity experienced a deficit of £30,925.03 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in net assets decreasing from £60,768.03 to £29,843.00. The trustees report that a £12,000 disbursement was withheld by the parent Estate due to the upcoming end of a primary lease and potential rental income reduction. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention in understanding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.